ENTRENCHING
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ENTRENCHING
To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
"The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
"Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
Examples of ENTRENCHING in a Sentence
- "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
- "Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
Word Details
Is ENTRENCHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENTRENCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ENTRENCHING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ENTRENCHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | t | r | e | n | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENTRENCHING
100 words from the letters in ENTRENCHING
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How to Use ENTRENCHING in Word Games
ENTRENCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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